BRITISH mums have taken to the streets as part of breastfeeding protests after a woman was brandished a "tramp" for feeding her child in public.

Demonstrations come after new-mum Emily Slough, 27, was photographed feeding her eight-month daughter while out shopping in Rugeley, Staffordshire

In the Spotted Facebook page for Rugeley, which allows anyone to post something about their town anonymously, the photo was uploaded with a caption saying: “I know the sun is out an all that but there’s no need to let your kid feast on you nipple in town! Tramp.”

An outraged Ms Slough decided to organise the mass event in defence of her actions.

As many as a thousand people turned up to the event in Rugeley and the idea took off in other towns and cities around the country.

Ms Slough told the BBC: "I'm really pleased, the support has been great.

"It's no longer about the individual who did it [posted the photo on Facebook], it's about making mums feel comfortable and not ashamed of doing it.

"I don't think any mother should be labelled a tramp for feeding their baby."

Mums across the nation took to the streets to support their right [NORTH NEWS]

I don't think any mother should be labelled a tramp for feeding their baby.

Emily Slough

Protests took place in the likes of Newcastle, York, Swansea and Milton Keynes, with mums keen to show their support.

Cydney Davis, organiser of the Milton Keynes demonstration, said she had also been confronted about feeding in public.

She said: "I was in a restaurant and I was asked by an elderly lady to use a blanket because it was disturbing her eating.

"It makes you really uncomfortable, especially as my daughter was only a few weeks old at the time."

Ms Davis added that the protest was a success but received a few "dirty looks".

Julia Langley, who helped set up the Newcastle campaign, said she was surprised at how many people turned out for the event.

She said: "I think it just shows t's normal, it's okay, there is nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public, or wherever and whenever they need it. That's the most important thing."

Passers by gave mixed reactions to the large groups of mums [NORTH NEWS]